Just looked at the flanger on the Eastwood site and it does look kind of
under powered with the short handles, where could I get the pneumatic
tool you talked about. Btw I will butt weld the panels if it is the best
way to go, but if a easier way is possible then, why not do it.
thxs for the comments.
Ross 51 Chevy 3/4 LB
WR Teto wrote:
>
> I tell you, I have those vise grips that will flange a patch panel, and you
> will have forearms like Arnold after doing a bunch of panels with them.
> Unless your panels are 22 gauge or lighter. If you have a chance to
> purchase a pneumatic tool, that'd be the way to go, unless of course you
> need the anaerobic workout! :-)
>
> Wally, who got better at butt welding after flanging his panels.
>
> >
> > B&A Kettunen wrote:
> > >
> > > The easiest way to do it, especially if you can't see the back side, is
> to
> > > cut the old metal about 1/2" in from the outside of the patch panel.
> > > Eastwood and others sell a flanging tool made from a vise grip that will
> > > offset that 1/2" overlap so that the patch panel lays flush on top of
> it.
> > > Then you have a lap weld in place of a butt weld, and even I can do that
> > > <G>.
>
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